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Canning Recipes

A collection of delicious and versatile canning recipes to preserve seasonal fruits and vegetables for year-round enjoyment.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Preservation
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Vegetables
  • 4 cups Diced tomatoes Fresh or canned
  • 2 cups Chopped bell peppers Any color
  • 1 cup Chopped onions Yellow or white
  • 1 cup Vinegar 5% acidity
  • 1 tablespoon Salt Canning salt preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar Optional, to balance acidity
Fruits
  • 6 cups Sliced peaches Peeled and pitted
  • 1 cup Sugar For syrup
  • 3 cups Water For syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Freshly squeezed

Method
 

Canning Vegetables
  1. Prepare the canning jars by washing them in hot, soapy water and rinsing well. Place them in a water bath canner filled with hot water to keep them warm.
  2. In a large pot, combine diced tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, chopped onions, vinegar, salt, and sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
  3. Using a ladle, fill the hot jars with the vegetable mixture, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth.
  4. Seal the jars with lids and rings, then process in the water bath canner for 15 minutes.
  5. Remove jars from the canner and allow them to cool completely on a clean towel or cooling rack.
Canning Fruits
  1. Prepare the canning jars by washing them in hot, soapy water and rinsing well. Place them in a water bath canner filled with hot water to keep them warm.
  2. In a saucepan, combine water and sugar. Bring to a boil, stirring until sugar dissolves. Add sliced peaches and lemon juice, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  3. Using a ladle, fill the hot jars with the peach mixture, leaving ½ inch headspace. Wipe the rims of the jars with a clean cloth.
  4. Seal the jars with lids and rings, then process in the water bath canner for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove jars from the canner and allow them to cool completely on a clean towel or cooling rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure all equipment is sterilized and follow safe canning practices to prevent spoilage.

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